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Taj Farrant
Young Australian-born blues rocker Taj Farrant is making a name for himself in the music world while still a teenager, known for his guitar prowess, energetic performances and unique style. He released his debut album, “Chapter One,” which blends rock, blues and pop influences, in 2024. Farrant has collaborated with the likes of Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy and makes a stop at Menlo Park’s Guild Theatre July 9.
July 9, 8 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; $46-$104; guildtheatre.com.
‘JANE!’
Jane Stanford, the wealthy, eccentric Gilded Age matriarch of Stanford University, led a life of luxury and heartache, her death surrounded in infamous mystery (by poisoning, while on vacation in Hawaii!). Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center’s new exhibition “JANE!” brings together quirky artifacts such as paintings, clothing and “spooky messages from beyond the grave,” some of which are being shown for the very first time, according to Stanford.
July 2 through May 18, 2028, Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford; open Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; events.stanford.edu/event/jane-an-intimate-exploration-of-gilded-age-excess-and-the-enigmatic-life-and-death-of-jane-stanford.
The Corner Laughers
Head into the holiday weekend on a bright note, when Woodside Arts & Culture hosts a performance by Redwood City-based indie-pop and folk group The Corner Laughers. The foursome released their sixth full-length studio album, “Concerns of Wasp and Willow,” in March. The album hit the #1 stationwide spot this spring at Stanford University’s KZSU and has been featured on Pacifica Radio’s Democracy Now! “Concerns of Wasp and Willow” features bright, buoyant music with thoughtful, poetic lyrics that delve into environmental concerns, life in the Bay Area and more. The band features Karla Kane, vocals, ukulele; Khoi Huynh, bass, vocals and other instruments; KC Bowman, guitar, vocals and other instruments; and Charlie Crabtree, drums. (Kane is also Embarcadero Media’s Assistant Lifestyles Editor). The band performs in Woodside ahead of a summer tour of England.
July 3, 7-8 p.m., at Woodside Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside; free admission; woodsideartsandculture.org/2026/06/july-2026-first-friday-event.
‘Walking Toward Serenity’
Artist Georgesse Gomez’s tranquil landscapes and still-life paintings offer a romantic, peaceful view of the world, whether it be a scene from Italy or California, including striking seascapes. Her work, known for its rich brush strokes, is the focus of Viewpoints Gallery’s latest exhibition, “Walking Toward Serenity,” on view through Aug. 2, with an opening reception July 3 and meet-the-artist days on July 11 and 18 and Aug. 1, noon to 6 p.m.
Through Aug. 2, Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos; open Wednesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; viewpointsgallery.com.
Chris Stapleton
Grammy-winning country-music star Chris Stapleton (most recently, he won Best Country Solo Performance this year for “Bad As I Used To Be”) comes to Shoreline Amphitheatre as part of his “All-American Road Show” tour. The Kentucky-raised singer-songwriter, who has worked with numerous other luminaries over the course of his successful career, has a noteworthy guest at the Mountain View show who’s especially dear to local music lovers’ hearts: Palo Alto-raised guitar virtuoso, singer-songwriter and fellow Grammy-winner Molly Tuttle, joining Stapleton at several of his California dates.
July 8, 7:30 p.m., Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View; prices vary; ticketmaster.com.
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